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Why is it called Finchley Road?

MetropolitanJubilee

Where the name comes from

Named after Finchley Road, at whose corner with Canfield Gardens it stands. The road was built as a turnpike called Finchley New Road, an easier route north from London than the hilly way through Hampstead; Finchley probably means "Finch's clearing".

Where it is

Belsize ParkChalk FarmFinchley RoadHampsteadKilburnKilburn ParkQueen's ParkSt John's WoodSwiss CottageWest HampsteadMarlborough RoadSwiss Cottage

See Finchley Road on the interactive map, 1863 to today

Next stations

At a glance

Opened
1879
Status
Open
Lines
Metropolitan, Jubilee
Fare zone
2
Local authority
Camden

Sources

Station list and dates: Wikipedia’s lists of London Underground stations, citing Douglas Rose and Cyril Harris. Line routes Powered by TfL Open Data.

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